Beauty.
Elegance.
Style.
Amy Atlas, the creator of these gorgeous sweet tables, is releasing her first book, Sweet Designs, today. I think it’s easy to see from these photos, just a tiny taste from the book, her work is nothing short of art. Not only is it pretty to look at, it’s chock full of party theme ideas, 100 recipes and over 75 DIY crafts.
I love that she shares tips not only on how to make everything on each table, sweet or otherwise, she shares invaluable tips on how to display items so that your table looks more attractive, so if you’re designing a party Amy hasn’t already shown in her book, you can take that information and use it to design your own. I don’t know about you, but I’ve tried designing a dessert table, and it’s harder than it may seem. Amy has a definite talent for it, and shares all her secrets in her book. (Yay!). She even breaks down where everything is from and shares all her favorite shopping haunts. Sweet Designs is literally a goldmine of information in every way.
If you haven’t found Amy on the web yet, her site is another must-see. I’ve been an admirer of hers for quite some time and I’m pretty sure you’ll fall in love when you head over there too.
And…. I’m so happy to be able to share with one of you, a copy of her book in a giveaway (details below), generously provided by Amy! If you simply can’t wait to find out if you’re the lucky winner and want to go ahead and buy her book now, you can find it here.
A few other bloggers and I are also making desserts from Sweet Designs and each sharing a copy of the book; you can find more of the sweet buzz here:
- Bake At 350 – Hazelnut Truffles
- The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle – Amy Atlas Book Giveaway
- TidyMom – Honey Panna Cotta
- Two Peas and Their Pod – Banana Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
- Sweetapolita – Pink Eclairs
- i am baker – Chocolate Cupcakes {Amy Atlas Giveaway}
- My Baking Addiction – Banana Whoopie Pies
- Bakingdom –Mini Strawberry Trifles
Chocolate Beehive Cupcakes
Making these Chocolate Beehive Cupcakes from the Sweet Designs, Honey I love you, chapter, only made me fall in love with Amy’s work even more. The meringue on these cupcakes was to die for… Light, fluffy, luscious! Just a touch of honey sweetness paired with the chocolate… Oh my sweet goodness!
The best part about making them was using my creme brûlée torch to caramelize the meringue (fun!).
And my kitchen, it smelled like delicious marshmallows toasted over a camp fire.
I piped the meringue using a #12 tip and probably should have made them a little less pyramid-like, and more rounded, like the bee-hives in Amy’s book, but didn’t notice until I had already blow torched them.
Since I already had leftover bees from this post here, I added them to the cupcakes. Amy has the most adorable marzipan ones in her book if you’d like to try them too.
There are so many bee-autiful ideas in this chapter, I can’t even bee-gin (sorry), to share it all with you, so on to the giveaway… Hopefully you win a copy so you can see all the gorgeousness for yourself!
Sweet Designs {Giveaway}!
This contest is open to U.S. and Canadian residents, and the winner will be chosen randomly at www.random.org. The contest closes at 7pm on Tuesday, May 1st, 2012.
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How to Enter
It’s easy!
Two possible ways of winning:
Winner!
Congratulations to Cheryl, comment #619, for winning a copy of Amy Atlas’ new book, Sweet Designs! I’ll be in touch regarding how to get you your prize!
Thanks to everyone for entering and for your lovely comments!
xo,
Marian
Janet says
I would love to win!
Marie Knight says
Oh pick me!!!!
Cat says
Oh, yes – I would love to win! Love the idea for the beehive cupcakes, too!
Diana says
I would love, love to have this book!
barb says
i need this book
Trace says
We’re always looking for fresh fun ideas to use in our cupcake shop. And today I hit the jackpot when I stumbled upon your Youtube channel. Even though we specialize in custom cupcakes, using mostly fondant and sugar paste, I can’t wait to make your sugar cookies with royal icing decorations.
PS-I’ll be adding the Sweet Designs book to my library! And plan to purchase the book when I finish this message. Thanks for the inspiration!!!
Trace
Jessika says
How cute are those cupcakes!!! I would love to win your book. It looks amazing!
Cara says
I would love to win!
Naru says
i would love to win! ^^ post tweeted~
Julia Menn says
I’d love to win 🙂
Donna @ What the Dog Ate says
I’d love to win!
Trish says
I would love to win this book.
Will says
My wife loves her
caryn grant says
I would soooo love to win this book!!!
tara says
hi…i would love to win this book.
Anna says
I’d love to win!
Nicki K. says
I would like to win. Looks like a fantastically inspiring book!
Iria says
I am new at the baking and cookie decorating world but I absolutely love it,I am here to stay. I would love to win!
ashley e says
I would love to win! Thanks for the opportunity!
Heather says
I would love to win a copy of this book! Thanks so much for sharing it with us!
virginia ogilvie says
I would love to win!!!
Cynthia says
I would LOVE to win…Thank YOU for making this give-a-way possible!
Krista says
I’d love to win 🙂
Esther says
I’d love to win such a fabulous book….and I think your tall(er) beehives look great! 🙂
Jennifer Alexander says
I would love to win this book! Thanks for the giveaway!
Tinesha says
I want to win Amy’s book!
Sabine @ berrylovely says
I would love to win the book, since I am fan of her blog forever. Really great stuff!
Wanda says
I would love to win this book…I would use it a lot.
Stacy says
I’d love to win this great book!
Chatelaine says
oh I’d LOVE to win 🙂
Shawna says
I would love a copy of Amy’s amazing book! Thanks.
Paige says
LOVE these cupcakes! It’s totally inspired me to look at doing a birthday party with a Bee/Honey theme! The book would be great to win!
Annalise N. says
I would love to win this book!
Annalise N. says
I retweeted!
Jamie Klein says
Would LOVE to win this, but either way I must have this book!
phaydra says
I would love to win this book. It seems perfect for a dessert lover like me! I’m trying to learn how to bake and whenever I make something it’s almost always a dessert.
Kandus says
I would live to win and the first is my sons 2nd birthday!! Love these do much!! Thx!
Natalie says
I’d love to win! Thanks!
Natalie says
I retweeted! 🙂
Jeanette says
I’d like to win 🙂
Tanya says
I would love to win. I’m just starting with making and decorating cupcakes. These are lovely!
stephanie miller says
i would love to win a copy of this book!!
stephanie miller says
i tweeted this giveaway, https://twitter.com/#!/stephanierowe9/status/196026115385597954
Patrice says
I would like to win!
Lisa says
When I grow up I want to be Amy Atlas! (hey so what if I’m over 40?!)
Lynn Rosik says
I hope I win. Have fun baking.
Sandra Romero says
I would love to win!!
Julie G says
I would LOVE to win!
sonia melnyk says
Love you site….Would love to win the beautiful book.
Jinny McGowan says
The book looks great, would love to win!